Capitals forward Nicklas Backstrom will sit out Game 4 as a result of an automatic suspension due to a match penalty received at the end of Game 3.
Washington Capitals Not Happy With Nicklas Backstrom Suspension
Via the Caps, the full statement:
Meanwhile, Backstrom himself says that the play was “stupid on my part.” That doesn’t mean he agrees with the suspension either, but it does mean he takes responsibility for being ... well, stupid.
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Losing Backstrom is huge for the Capitals. He’s been their best forward since returning from a concussion late in the season, and his offensive impact has been seen in this series against the Bruins. There’s no doubt that losing Backstrom makes the Caps an easier team to handle offensively, and Boston will welcome his absence, even if it’s just for a single game.
Read Article >Nicklas Backstrom Suspended For Game 4; Could Be Overturned By League
PresswireThe NHL will have to decide whether or not the match penalty still stands, and that’s a decision they’ll certainly make in time for Game 4 at Verizon Center on Thursday.
Backstrom is arguably the reason the Capitals qualified for the postseason. His late-season return from concussion was cited by many as a huge boost for the team in the final games of the regular season, and there’s no doubt that his offensive production is a major piece of the Caps’ puzzle.
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